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Published 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 4, 2006

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Learn about Ireland

Dr. Denis Headon, of BioLink USA-Ireland, will give a lecture, “A Renaissance in Irish Technological Innovations,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct 5 at Cullen Hall of St. Thomas University. Parking is available for $2 at the Moran Center at Graustark and West Alabama or for free on the street. Reservations are not required. Attendance is first-come, first-served. For information, call Sandra Soliz at 713-526-3103.

Professor to speak about Iraqi culture

Dr. Nada Shabout, an associate art history professor at the University of North Texas, will speak on the topic of “Saving Iraqi Culture” beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Rothko Chapel, 1409 Sul Ross Street. For information, contact Bridgette Wilkins at 713-524-9839 or at Bridgette@rothkochapel.org.

Assistance League presents award

The Assistance League of Houston will hold its Mary Jo Peckham Award Luncheon and Fashion Show at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at River Oaks Country Club. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization that has impacted the quality of life in the Houston community. Individual tickets are $125 and tables begin at $1,500. The show will feature fashions by Elizabeth Anthony and Ester Wolf. For information, call Jamie Roll at 713-526-7983.

Lamar High School will host its annual College Night from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 9. More than 150 college and university representatives from across the country will be on hand to discuss post graduation options and answer questions regarding admission requirements, campus life, tuition and college preparation. For information, contact the Lamar PTO office at 713-522-5960 ext. 352.

Hear an Iraqi perspective

H.E. Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaid’ie, Iraq ambassador to the United States, will give a presentation “Iraq: The Ambassador’s Perspective” at 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Cullen Hall on the University of St. Thomas campus.

Forum helps caregivers

The Seniors Place Memory Care Day Center will host “A Window into Caregiving” educational forum and luncheon beginning at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at the JW Marriot Hotel, 5150 Westheimer Road. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Gary Barg, the founder and editor-in-chief of Today’s Caregiver magazine and author of “The Fearless Caregiver.” Tickets start at $75. Reservations can be made by calling Brenda Willson at 713-552-0420.

Senior advisor to speak about U.N.

Gillian Martin Sorenson, senior advisor and national advocate to the United Nations Foundations, will speak at 4 p.m. Oct. 11 in Cullen Hall at the University of St. Thomas, 4001 Mt. Vernon. The topic will be “The United States and the United Nations: Common and Divergent Interests.” For information, call Sandra Soliz at 713-525-3103.

St. Thomas reschedules homecoming game

The St. Thomas High School homecoming game has been rescheduled to take place from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 13 against Wimberly. The game was originally planned for Sept. 15, but due to weather conditions, the new field turf was not be ready by that time. President Rev. Ronald Schwenzer will dedicate the new turf during an official pre-game ceremony. The homecoming dance will be held on Oct. 7. For information, contact Megan Ryan at 713-864-6348 ext. 306 or Meagan.Ryan@sths.org.

Stop, look and listen

Da Camera of Houston will kick off its free “Stop, Look and Listen” free family jazz concert series with jazz drummer Sam Dinkins III and his quartet at 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross.

The series will continue with performances by Benjamin Kamins and Friends on Dec. 9, the Space City Gamelan on March 24, and pianist Timothy Hester and Friends on April 7. For information, call 713-524-5050 or visit www.dacamera.com.

Breast cancer survivors model

Breast cancer survivors, friends and family members will be runway models for a day at the first A Pink Rose Brunch from 10:30 a.m-1 p.m. Oct. 14 at The Junior League, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane. Dr. Hsin Helen Lu, a radiation oncologist, will provide information on early detection and treatments. For information or to register, call 713-790-2700 or visit www.methodisthealth.com/pinkrose. Seating is limited. Registration ends Oct. 6.

Raise your glass

The Houston Delta Gamma Foundation invites supporters to “Raise your Glasses” and raise funds from for the blind and visually impaired. A benefit will be held 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at The Royalton at River Oaks, 3333 Allen Pkwy. Tickets cost $60 a person. Festivities will include a wine tasting with food by Landry’s. Tickets cost $60 a person. For information, call 713-284-8477 or visit www.hosutondg.org.

All that glitters shines

St. Thomas High School will host its annual auction, “All that Glitters” on Nov. 4 in the Moran Fine Arts Center, 4500 Memorial Drive. All St. Thomas alumni and friends are invited to attend the red carpet fundraiser. Individual tickets cost $150. For information or ticketes, call Meredith Wyzik at 713-661-1242 or visit www.sths.org.

Plan a night out

Gardere Wynne Sewll LLP will sponsor the sixth annual “A Night Out,” benefiting Dress for Success Houston, from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 15 at InterContinental Hotel, 2222 W. Loop South. More than 600 guests from Houston-area companies and top-level female executives are expected to attend. The evening will feature a presentation by national fashion and image consultant Cathy Fitzpatrick. Tickets cost $100 and a table for 10 can be reserved for $1,250. To purchase tickets, call Ray Rivas at 713-276-5508.